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older astral multi port valve

My valve is very difficult to turn, I suspect it has sand in it. I pulled so hard on it that now the head came off. It used to be attached by a small white clip on the side. Now I look at the valve and wonder can I replace the spider thingy and somehow clean the sand out of it, or does it sound like I need the replacement.??

Re: older astral multi port valve

Maybe the roller pin that the handle pivots on or the spring underneath just needs greasing? The white clip should be just a snap/lock mechanism to engage when it is screwed all the way down and in the right position. I'd sure replace the gasket first and see how it works.